Wednesday, March 18, 2015

KAY SULLIVAN

Karolyn Kay Sullivan, age 73, of Poteau,
Oklahoma, departed this life March 18, 2015 in
Poteau, Oklahoma,
surrounded by her loving family.Kay was
born November 10, 1941, in Heavener, Oklahoma
to C.B. & Hazel (Guinn) McCoy.She
leaves to mourn her passing Mike Sullivan, her husband of 55 years and the love
of her life, Daughter, Kimberly Kay Sullivan, Son and Daughter-in-law Jonathan
Kurt & Ann Marie Sullivan, and son, Jeffery Michael Sullivan.She is also survived by her precious
grandsons, Jon Michael Reese, Chicago, IL, Cameron Blake Sullivan, Rogers, AR, Matthew
Stephen Reese, Springfield, MO, , Samuel Clayton Reese, Santa Barbara, CA,
Braxton Lane Sullivan, Poteau, OK and Austin Pierce Sullivan, Humble, TX, and
GreatGranddaughter, Rosalyn Blake Sullivan
as well as her sister, Gloria Sue Madden, CA and her brother and sister-in
–law, George Michael & Lidia McCoy, TX along with numerous nieces, nephews;
other relatives, loved ones and many cherished friends.Kay is preceded in death by her son, Richard
Mark Sullivan, her parents, C.B. and Hazel McCoy.

Kay was a proud graduate of Heavener High School
where she was a cheerleader.She enjoyed
organizing and attending the Heavener High School Reunions and staying in touch
with her classmates.

As a young wife and mother, Kay, with an appointment by the
Governor, worked at the State Capital in Oklahoma
City, thus sparking her interest in politics.

Kay was an active member of the community she loved.She operated the CASC Book Store for 24
years, was a member of the CASC Auxiliary, CASC Foundation Committee, Charter
Member of the GFWC 20th Century Club, Poteau Woman’s League serving
as President for 5 years, First United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday
School and tirelessly worked as a member of the Board of Trustees church
building fund, Cub Scout Leader, developed and organized the Annual Mud Duck
Jr. Golf Camp in memory of her son, Mark, EOMC Auxiliary, Poteau Planning
Commission and LeFlore County Democratic Party.

Kay was a successful entrepreneur and business woman, owning
and operating Kay Sullivan Real Estate.Kay loved her work and all of the many people she met, considering each
of them friends from that day forward.Kay
enjoyed life to the fullest, enjoying most, the time she spent with her family,
taking trips with her grandsons, and watching them mature into wonderful young
men.The family will be at Evans &
Miller Funeral Home Friday, March 20, 2015 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm to visit with
relatives and friendsA celebration of
her life will be 1:00 PM – Saturday – March 21, 2015 at the First Methodist
Church, Poteau, Oklahoma.

Private entombment will be at Oakland Cemetery
at a later date.

In lieu of floral remembrances, the family requests
donations are made to the Stephenson
Cancer Center
at 800 NE 10th OKC, OK 73104 in Kay’s honor.